Jacoby-Walkley young journalism scholarship entries open for 2018

The 2018 Jacoby-Walkley scholarship entries have opened. Aimed at final-year university journalism students and recent graduates, the recipient will get a placement at 9News.com along with mentoring from industry leaders.

Entries are open for the 14-week paid journalism internship, aimed at final-year university students and recent graduates aged 26 or under. The scholarship is targeted at young storytellers with a passion for broadcast journalism and dreams of carving out a career in the industry.

Established in 2013 by Anita Jacoby, the scholarship recognises the legacy of her father, Phillip Jacoby, a pioneer in the Australian electronics and broadcast industries.

“The Jacoby-Walkley Scholarship is a great example of how the Walkley Foundation and philanthropy can come together to give young journalists a unique opportunity to get a foot in the door, make valuable contacts and find great jobs in the industry. Last year’s winner Lydia Bilton has just started her first job working full-time at 60 Minutes*,” Walkley Foundation Chief Executive, Louisa Graham, said.

Across 14 weeks, the winner can develop their knowledge, understanding and media industry experience with:

A 10-week placement in the Nine Network’s News & Current Affairs department in Sydney (four weeks at 60 Minutes, two weeks in the newsroom, two weeks across A Current Affair and Today, plus two weeks with 9News.com.au)

A four-week placement at the Walkley Foundation, in the lead up to the Walkley AwardsMentoring from senior journalist members of the Walkley Advisory Board

Participation in an AFTRS Open course at the Australian Film Television and Radio School

The successful applicant receives a stipend for the 14 weeks of the scholarship and in 2018, the scholarship covers – for the first time – interning at 9News.com.au. Entries close on Thursday April 26. All information about the scholarship is available here.

*Previous winners:

Lydia Bilton (2017 winner) is working as associate digital producer at the Nine Network’s 60 Minutes

Taylor Denny (2016 winner) is producing videos for The Australian

Annalise Bolt (2015 winner) is working as a producer and reporter at 9 News in Perth

As well as previous winners securing positions in their chosen field of journalism, a number of shortlisted applicants have also been offered invaluable opportunities throughout the industry including roles at A Current Affair (Nine), Nine News (Sydney/Gold Coast) and Insight (SBS).#JWS2018

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